Sergio Martinez vs Erislandy Lara

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    Obviously it would have to be at 154.

    Martinez, faster, more athletic and more dynamic.

    Lara, better skilled and better defensively.

    Both with power, and neither had an iron chin.

    Who wins?
     
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    Ok, I'll answer. I think Sergio wins, being the far more dynamic and creative of the two, despite being less skilled.

    Lara wouldn't let his hands go enough, especially because he'd be gun shy by Martinez's handspeed.
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    That would also be my.pick. it would be an interesting matchup of skills vs athleticism, but i think athleticism takes the win in that one, since lara had a tendency to be passive
     
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    My only hesitation is at 154 Sergio wasn't quite as accomplished as Lara. I see Lara doing just enough to lose a close one.
     

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